In this episode of Real Talk Fitness, we’re diving into one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — parts of your mindset: your ego.

Not the loud, cocky ego people talk about…

but the quiet one.

The protective one.

The one that gets defensive, takes things personally, avoids vulnerability, and keeps you stuck in old patterns you’ve outgrown.

We break it down in a way that’s simple and completely relatable, exploring:

✨ What your ego actually is

✨ How it shows up in your reactions, relationships, and self-talk

✨ The sneaky ways it keeps you stuck

✨ How to notice your ego before it takes over

✨ The steps to outgrow it so you can communicate better, feel lighter, and finally move forward

If you’ve ever wondered why certain things trigger you, why you shut down, or why you keep repeating the same patterns… this episode will hit home.

Get ready for real reflection, real growth, and real ownership — without the judgment or the overthinking.

Because once you understand your ego, you stop letting it run your life.

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the year that was — the highs, the lows, the lessons, and the real, raw growth that happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

This episode is all about reflecting honestly on:

• How the year started vs. how it ended
• The moments that tested you, shaped you, and stretched you
• The friendships, boundaries, wins, losses, and breakthroughs
• Why your mindset around your experiences matters more than the experience itself
• How to release the heaviness, the mistakes, the guilt and the “should haves”
• And how to walk into the new year with clarity, gratitude, and confidence

If you’ve felt stuck… defeated… like you keep taking one step forward and one step back…

If you’ve struggled with motivation, energy, or feeling like you’ve “lost your spark”…

If this year felt bigger, harder, or heavier than you expected…

This episode is for you.

Because growth isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s hidden in the moments you kept going when you could’ve given up.

We’re talking:

• Why letting go is a skill
• How to close the door on old stories
• How gratitude creates momentum
• And why making space is the key to stepping into a new identity

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel clearer, lighter, and ready to step into the next 12 months with intention — not pressure.

Let’s leave behind what held you back…

and make room for everything that’s meant for you.

Let’s talk about the NEGATIVE MINDSET spiral… because honestly, every single one of us goes through it — even the strongest, even the fittest, even the most “on top of it” people.

And here’s the truth:

Most of the time, it’s not your life falling apart.

It’s your energy being pointed in the wrong direction.

Napoleon Hill said it perfectly:

“Where your energy goes, your focus flows.”

If your energy is stuck in:

💭 Overthinking

💭 Self-doubt

💭 “I’m not doing enough”

💭 Worst-case scenarios

💭 Old stories that aren’t even true anymore

…then your brain will go looking for MORE of that.

In this week’s podcast episode, I break down:

👉 Why negative mindset spirals happen

👉 The neuroscience behind your thoughts

👉 How to interrupt the spiral before it takes over your whole day

👉 How to shift your mindset WITHOUT forcing positivity

👉 The 1% energy shift that changes everything

You’re not broken.

You’re not failing.

Your energy just needs to be redirected.

If you’ve been feeling flat, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you keep slipping back into old patterns… this one is going to hit home in the best way.

💛 Where your energy goes, your focus flows — let’s point it somewhere powerful.

For the person who wakes up feeling heavy and can’t quite explain why.

For the one who’s constantly overthinking, doubting themselves, or replaying old stories that no longer serve them.

Here’s the truth — you are not your thoughts.

You are the awareness behind them.

You are the quiet observer underneath all the noise.

Your mind has spent years collecting beliefs, fears, and memories — and it’s built stories that try to keep you safe… even when those stories keep you small.

But when you start to question your thoughts — when you stop believing everything your mind tells you — that’s when the healing begins.

That’s when growth starts.

In this episode, we talk about the power of awareness, what self-development sessions are really about, and how learning to master your mind will completely change how you experience life.

Because you’ll never meet a person truly lost in life who’s consistently working on themselves.

When you do the work — when you sit with your thoughts, when you get honest with your patterns — you find clarity, peace, and strength you didn’t know you had.

This is your reminder that you are not broken.

You are human.

And everything you need to change your life already lives inside you — you just have to learn to listen differently.

In this episode of Real Talk Fitness with ANPT, we reconnect with Bec Miller, who recently achieved her 18-month goal — losing 42kg and finally going scuba diving.

Bec opens up about what that experience meant, how it felt to actually do the thing she’d been chasing for so long, and what life looks like after reaching the finish line.

We talk about the emotional comedown that often follows big goals, how to avoid moving the goalposts, and ways to keep your spark alive once the “high” fades.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after success — this is the episode for you.

We often say we’re being “self-aware,” but most of the time, we’re just self-conscious — overthinking, judging ourselves, and worrying about what others think.

Real self-awareness feels different. It’s not about perfection — it’s about curiosity, compassion, and seeing yourself clearly enough to finally change.

Ash unpacks how awareness becomes the foundation for transformation — how it helps you break patterns, understand your triggers, and make peace with the parts of you that have been running on autopilot for too long.

If you’re stuck in your own head, replaying mistakes, or wondering why growth feels hard — this episode will remind you that change doesn’t start with control… it starts with awareness.

💭 Listen now to learn:

• Why self-awareness creates lasting change
• How to spot when you’ve slipped into self-consciousness
• Simple tools to deepen awareness and self-trust
• How to shift from judgment to curiosity
• And the small daily practices that rewire your mindset for growth

✨ This one’s for anyone ready to stop performing and start transforming.

Money isn’t just about dollars — it’s about emotions, safety, and self-worth.

In this powerful episode, Ash dives into the connection between your financial health and your mental health, inspired by The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel.

She unpacks why two people can earn the same amount yet live completely different emotional realities, how emotional spending mirrors emotional eating, and why being rich and being wealthy are two totally different things.

This isn’t about budgets or business — it’s about peace.

Because when your money feels steady, your mind does too.

Your body remembers what your mind forgets.

You might think you’ve moved on from your past —

but your nervous system hasn’t.

That tight chest, racing heart, constant anxiety, or gut issues?

They’re not random.

They’re signals from your body saying,

“Hey… I’ve been here before, and it didn’t feel safe.”

I’ve been diving into How to Do the Work by The Holistic Psychologist,

and it completely changed how I see healing.

It’s not just mindset.

It’s the connection between your vagus nerve, your gut, and your past —

and how those old stress patterns show up in your body every single day.

When you start calming your nervous system and healing your gut,

your mood changes.

Your energy changes.

You start feeling safe in your body again.

🎧 My latest Real Talk Fitness episode breaks this down in the simplest way possible —

why your body holds onto stress, how your gut and brain talk to each other,

and what you can start doing to feel peace again.

This episode will hit deep for anyone who’s tired of just “pushing through.”

Because healing isn’t about being tougher —

it’s about finally teaching your body that it’s safe again.

❤️ If this resonates, share it — someone you love might need to hear this today.